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MeggPhaggSioux Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

No/Not

"Rain or no/not, we will play soccer today."

"Rich or no/not, he is a successful person."

How do I know when to use "no" and "not"?
  

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I don't think that there is any rule; neither or both words can be fitted into the grammar of the sentence.

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  • I don't think that there is any rule; neither or both words can be fitted into the grammar of the sentence.
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I don't think that there is any rule; neither or both words can be fitted into the grammar of the sentence.
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Hi,

It sounds informal. I assume these may sound better:

Whether or not it rains today, we will play soccer.

Whether or not he is rich, he is a successful person.

Regards
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So,



"Rain or no, we will play soccer today." is wrong

"Rain or not, we will play soccer today." is wrong

"Rich or no, he is a successful person." is wrong

"Rich or not, he is a
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RegardsHi,
It sounds informal. I assume these may sound better:
Whether or not it rains today, we will play soccer.
Whether or not he is rich, he is a successful person.

Regards
Hi,

I've quoted my response myself, and whatever I do, I can't find the word wrong in it.

Can you find this word for me?

Regards
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RegardsI can't find the word 'wrong' in it.
Nor in mine, MeggPhaggSioux. What am I, chopped liver?
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